Thanks to Mika from Define Delirium I was able to do a proper DIY for once. I’ve always been subconsciously ignoring most DIY tutorials because they tend to be rather art and crafts-y and completely irrelevant to my aesthetics, that is until the DIY vest tutorial came along. I’m so pleased with the end result that I wore it three days straight.
I made slight changes to the original tutorial as I used a flimsy piece of jersey fabric which draped far too much for my liking. I cut another exact piece in a stiffer cotton and had both pieces of fabric professionally hemmed (okay so I cheated a little) by a seamstress. The end result was a billowy thin vest blanket that is light enough to catch wind but retains a definite shape.
15 thoughts on “DIY Draped Vest”
Low Couture
by Low Couture on October 29, 2012 at 9:59 pmlove the shape, the movement, the draping
GlassOrganelle
by GlassOrganelle on October 29, 2012 at 10:00 pmStunning look, all of the elements go so well together. I wouldn’t even have guessed the vest was DIY, the way it sits and falls is great. You definitely made some good fabric choices.
I will always love/lust those RO boots!
inkarlcerating
by inkarlcerating on October 29, 2012 at 11:58 pmomg omg i love mika.. i read her blog and she’s from manila too.. i’d be happy to tell this to her.. haah.. amazing diy !!!
Alicia – Sea Of Ghosts
by Alicia - Sea Of Ghosts on October 30, 2012 at 5:16 amwow I absolutely love this! it looks so great; almost padded-like with the double layer of fabric.
Lucinda
by Lucinda on October 30, 2012 at 8:53 amSo nicely done! I’d been thinking about doing Mika’s DIY and now I’ll definitely give it a go.
Mika
by Mika on October 30, 2012 at 11:32 amYes! It turned out so well! Love how you styled it… I’m really glad the tutorial helped :)
t
by t on November 3, 2012 at 2:06 pmCool DIY! Looks great!
http://initialed.blogspot.com
Anonymous
by Anonymous on November 3, 2012 at 6:53 pmu r the best – <3 mfazns
Odyssey Home
by Odyssey Home on November 3, 2012 at 11:41 pmExcellent job on the DIY! Impressive.
I’m fascinated by the look of these photos.
And I’m kicking myself for not getting those RO Brancusi boots when my size was available…
Camille
by Camille on November 6, 2012 at 7:09 amhow on earth did i miss this post? i love it, i’ve been wanting to make a draped vest for a long time but never knew how.
Wai Lam
by Wai Lam on November 6, 2012 at 8:15 amThat it such a great DIY project! I love how, like you said, it billows but still has some weight/ volume.
Nathalie
by Nathalie on November 8, 2012 at 5:44 amI love it! Think i’ll do one to but with a leather neck trim.. thx
gunmetal
by gunmetal on November 10, 2012 at 2:00 pmgorgeous.
I guess the advantage with DIY is you can also materials better suited to local weather (without compromising aesthetics!)
felicia
by felicia on June 26, 2013 at 12:31 amHey
Sorry to bother you as this post is a bit old..but would you mind telling the exact measurements you used for this amazing vest?
thanks in advance
felicia
Gracia Ventus | The Rosenrot
by Gracia Ventus | The Rosenrot on June 28, 2013 at 10:37 amHi Felicia, the vest measures 49″ wide at the top, and 64″ wide at the bottom, 40″ long. The armhole begins at 8″ from the top, and 6″ from the center.